Shopping in Ruidoso

Take home a Ruidoso carved bear to sit on your porch. Enhance your wardrobe with the latest styles in western, cowboy fashion or outdoor adventure clothing. Find custom jewelry and art to satisfy every taste and budget. Shop for Southwestern home accessories, rugs, blankets, rustic furniture or inexpensive vacation souvenirs. There's something for everyone in Ruidoso.

The Ruidoso Valley Chamber of Commerce website showcases the best of shopping in the Ruidoso area. Check out their listings for jewelry, clothing, specialty items and art.

Ruidoso New Mexico lays claim to the "Bear Carving Capital of the World." Tour the Village and you'll see chainsaw bear sculptures in all sizes decorating shopfronts and houses. Take one home to sit on your porch.

Calling all foodies and wine lovers: This is a great opportunity to sample New Mexico wines while enjoying local art, crafts, food, boutique vendors and local brews for those who aren't wine drinkers. Fun for everyone!

Visitors will be offered a rare opportunity to witness the coming of age ceremony of Mescalero Apache maidens during this annual event. Ceremonial dances, rodeo, arts and crafts, and ceremonial parade are all part of the annual Mescalero Ceremonial and Rodeo held at the Mescalero Apache reservation over the July 4th holiday.

Art Loop began as a creative venture amongst artists 24 years ago and continues to be one of the most successful studio tours in New Mexico. Throughout Lincoln County artists will open their studios, demonstrate their craft and discuss their creative process creating much more than simply a vibrant art market

Fine art lovers from around the southwest make an annual trip to Ruidoso for this juried fine arts show that features over 100 of the nation’s most talented artists showcasing a broad spectrum of mediums, showcasing collectible art and jewelry.

This free, self-guided tour offers you the chance to explore behind the scenes of the Alto art community. The public is invited to visit private studios and homes throughout Alto to interact with local professional artists.